How Wikipedia is fighting AI slop content

With the rise of AI writing tools, Wikipedia editors have had to deal with an onslaught of AI-generated content filled with false information and phony citations. Already, the community of Wikipedia volunteers has mobilized to fight back against AI slop, something Wikimedia Foundation product director Marshall Miller likens to a sort of "immune system" response.

"They are vigilant to make sure that the content stays neutral and reliable," Miller says. "As the internet changes, as things like AI appear...